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| Community Tasting Notes (average 94 pts. and median of 94 pts. in 26 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by AaronMaxwell on 5/7/2022 & rated 93 points: Chocolate covered cherries with baking spices. This wine still has life in it, but it has mellowed out considerably. (767 views) | | | Tasted by Acohen on 4/29/2022 & rated 93 points: Dark sweet rich cherry with cinnamon and light spice (383 views) | | | Tasted by ddingley on 6/29/2021 & rated 94 points: Still going strong (582 views) | | | Tasted by Acohen on 1/25/2021 & rated 93 points: Sweet rich dark cherry with spice and long finish (616 views) | | | Tasted by VINNICK on 12/14/2020 & rated 94 points: Gorgeous wine. Easily beat an 04 Baron Pichon on this night. No contest. (689 views) | | | Tasted by Acohen on 11/9/2020 & rated 93 points: Dark sweet bing cherry with full body and long finish (399 views) | | | Tasted by Acohen on 5/1/2020 & rated 93 points: very dark and rich with dark sweet cherry and great length (467 views) | | | Tasted by Edclr on 4/24/2020 & rated 95 points: Great finish, fruit still ve\ry primary. (381 views) | | | Tasted by JDRFoster on 2/14/2019 & rated 95 points: Beautifully balanced, singing now. (801 views) | | | Tasted by ddingley on 11/4/2017 & rated 94 points: Very rich for a Pinot but well balanced and has a vaguely sweet and long finish; however this doesn't detract over time as a sweet finish otherwise night--enough mineral to balance it. Very very good (1339 views) | | | Tasted by bonedoc on 2/20/2017 flawed bottle: Corked (1649 views) | | | Tasted by bonedoc on 2/20/2017 & rated 94 points: Limited notes. Plenty of blue/purple fruits, great concentration and length. Delish! (1755 views) | | | Tasted by bonedoc on 11/28/2015 & rated 94 points: This looked like Syrah when poured, dark purple - as dark as Pinot gets. Definitely a darker richer fruit profile, but served at cellar temp didn't come across as overdone. had a little "cotton candy" on the finish. (2388 views) | | | Tasted by kcp on 11/12/2014 & rated 93 points: A richer (rounder) pinot than I typically drink, but this one's a real pleasure. (2551 views) | | | Tasted by kcp on 10/25/2014 & rated 93 points: A richer pinot than I expected, but complex, balanced. Still a bit young. I should have aerated longer than I did. (2019 views) | | | Tasted by theharve on 5/11/2013 & rated 96 points: not like old style burgundy, more like a Leroy. One of the best Calif pinots i've ever had. (3115 views) | | | Tasted by Texasgi00 on 4/18/2013 & rated 94 points: Outstanding Pinot this is our favorite Pinot from Morlet Family. Elegant but complex for a pinot! (2845 views) | | | Tasted by brich on 3/10/2013 & rated 94 points: Lovely Pinot. Can uses few more years when I think it could be a 96! (2309 views) | | | Tasted by puterdewd on 8/14/2011 & rated 95 points: A nicely structured pinot with plenty of body. Made the 07 Brewer Clifton next to it seem like a namby pamby wine. Perhaps could use a bit more time in the bottle. (3355 views) | | | Tasted by PaulK on 7/17/2011 & rated 96 points: Notes of strawberries, cherries, and minerals. Really opened up after a couple hours. Great intensity, delineation and focus, more like a fine Burgundy than a California Pinot. (4124 views) | | | Tasted by 2p8h on 6/10/2011 & rated 95 points: This wine validates my very high opinion of Luc Morlet. It is uncommonly dense with a symphonic flavor profile. Quite enjoyable right now. Can't wait to sample his 2009 Joli Coeur. (2668 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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Vinous, The Best of Sonoma (Feb 2012)
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Vinous, May/June 2011, IWC Issue #156
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| Morlet Family Vineyards Producer WebsitePinot Noir Varietal character (Appellation America) | Varietal article (Wikipedia)
Pinot Noir is the Noble red grape of Burgundy, capable of ripening in a cooler climate, which Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot will not reliably do. It is unpredictable and difficult both to grow and to vinify, but results in some of the finest reds in the world. It is believed to have been selected from wild vines two thousand years ago. It is also used in the production of champagne. In fact, more Pinot Noir goes into Champagne than is used in all of the Cote d'Or! It is also grown in Alsace, Jura, Germany, the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Italy, and so forth, with varying degrees of success.
Pinot Noir is one of the world's most prestigious grapes. It is very difficult to grow and thrives well in France, especially in Champagne and Burgundy. Pinot Noir thrives less in hot areas, is picky on soil, and deserves some oak storage.
Pinot Noir, or Blauburgunder / Spätburgunder in German, is a blue grapevine - and, as the German name suggests, the grape comes originally from Burgundy in France.
The grape, which thrives in calcareous soils, is used primarily for the production of red wine, and it is widely regarded as producing some of the best wines in the world. The wine style is often medium-bodied with high fruit acidity and soft tannins. It can be quite peculiar in fragrance and taste, and not least in structure - which may be why it is referred to as "The Grapes Ballerina".
Pinot Noir is also an important ingredient in sparkling wines, not least in champagne since it is fruity, has good acidity and contains relatively little tannins.
The grape is considered quite demanding to grow. The class itself consists of tightly packed grapes, which makes it more sensitive to rot and other diseases.
Pinot Noir changes quite easily and is genetically unstable. It buds and matures early which results in it often being well ripened. Climate is important for this type of grape. It likes best in cool climates - in warm climates the wines can be relaxed and slightly pickled.
In cooler climates, the wine can get a hint of cabbage and wet leaves, while in slightly warmer regions we often find notes of red berries (cherries, strawberries, raspberries, currants), roses and slightly green notes when the wine is young. With age, more complex aromas of forest floor, fungi and meat emerge.
In Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Hungary, it often produces light wines with less character. However, it has produced very good results in California, Oregon and New Zealand.
With its soft tannins and delicate aroma, it is excellent for white fish, chicken and light meat. For the stored wines you can serve small game. Classic duck breast is a matter of course, a Boeuf Burgundy and Pinot Noir are pure happiness.
Pinot Noir loses quality by over-harvesting.
Pinot Noir is prone to diseases, especially rot and mildew. Viruses cause major problems especially in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir are large round grapes with thin skins. Relatively high in alcohol content. Medium rich tannins and good with acid.
As a young person, Pinot Noir has a distinctly fruity character such as raspberries, cherries and strawberries.
A mature Pinot Noir, the taste is different. Cherry goes into plum and prune flavors. It smells of rotten leaves, coffee, moist forest floor and animal wine. This must be experienced.
In warm climates you find boiled plum, some rustic, little acid.
If the grapes are over-grown, the wine will be thin, with little color and flavor.USAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.California2021 vintage: "Unlike almost all other areas of the state, the Russian River Valley had higher than normal crops in 2021, which has made for a wine of greater generosity and fruit forwardness than some of its stablemates." - Morgan Twain-Peterson Sonoma CountyMendocino CountySonoma Coast * Sonoma Coast AVA (Wikipedia)
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